Tooth loss, diabetes, and Alzheimer’s disease or dementia may seem like unrelated health issues. However, a growing body of evidence suggests that there may be a strong association between these conditions.
A new study published in the Journal of Dental Research supports this link, indicating that individuals with tooth loss and diabetes may be at increased risk for Alzheimer’s disease or dementia.
Tooth Loss and Diabetes Linked to Dementia
Researchers used data from the University of Michigan’s Health and Retirement Study. They included 9,948 older adults from 65 years to 85 and older, and analyzed 12 years of data (2006–2018) to observe cognitive changes over time.
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George Citroner reports on health and medicine, covering topics that include cancer, infectious diseases, and neurodegenerative conditions. He was awarded the Media Orthopaedic Reporting Excellence (MORE) award in 2020 for a story on osteoporosis risk in men.
